Sports News

Chattahoochee Challenge 10K Road Race

liz.flowers — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:40:33 -0700

Dancing With Alpharetta's 'Rhythm n’ Shoes'

liz.flowers — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:07:16 -0700

Entering into their 8th year with the City of Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department, the Rhythm n’ Shoes Dance Program, run by Peri Sanders and held at the Alpharetta Community Center, offers children a variety of dance forms to suit any taste and ability.

Recital and non-recital classes run the duration of the school-year, beginning in August and concluding with an annual recital. Non-recital class sessions run 10 - 13 weeks.

Alpharetta Rec Dept. to Host Developmental Lacrosse Program

liz.flowers — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:43:00 -0700

The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department will host its first Instructional Fall Lacrosse Program to be held at North Park.

Boys 9-11 years of age will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. and boys 12-15 will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Scrimmages will be held on Sundays.

Brian Beach, South Forsyth High School’s Boys lacrosse coach, will serve as instructor for the 10-week program.

Instruction runs from Sept. 29 to Dec. 13. Sessions will not meet Oct. 16-19, Nov 3-7 and Nov. 26-30.

What to Do in and out of Johns Creek

lydia.senn — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:19:16 -0700

Northview High School football is right around the corner and this year we have created a new venue for local area businesses to interact with the students and families of Northview. It is called the Titan Fan Zone. This is an interactive midway of games, sampling, face painting, inflatable's and companies showcasing their products and services. It is designed to get our fan base to the games earlier to help alleviate traffic and congestion at the gate while creating a fun pre-game atmosphere for the kids.

Chattachoochee Nature Center Announces New Fall Adult Programming

liz.flowers — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:26:05 -0700

The start of school means autumn is just around the corner and fall is the perfect time to get outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of nature.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center has more than two miles of woodland and river boardwalk trails, each with its own unique sights and sounds. There are resting spots on the trails that allow hikers to take a breath and enjoy the seclusion.

Northview Hosts Titans Day 2008

lydia.senn — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:59:02 -0700

The Northview High School Titans will host the annual Titan Day Aug. 16. Titan Day 2008 is an opportunity for Northview fans, family and the community to watch intrasquad football scrimmages. There will also be games and family entertainment.

The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. with a sixth, seventh and eighth-grade Junior Titan teams scrimmage.

At 7 p.m. the varsity Titan football team will take the field, under the guidance of new head coach James Showfety, for an intrasquad scrimmage.

Play Ball!

lydia.senn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:26:42 -0700

Johns Creek is breaking out the bats, balls and gloves for the new Fall Co-Ed Adult Softball League.

Registration for the team runs Aug. 4 - 15 and is limited to the first eight teams. There is a registration fee of $450 per team.

A four game a night schedule will take place on Tuesday nights from 6 p.m - 9 p.m. The games are one hour each. The season will begin at Ocee Park on Sept. 7 and run through Nov. 4. The season includes seven regular season games and a single-elimination tournament. Teams must provide their own jerseys and game balls.

Alpharetta Offers Free Youth Basketball Clinic

lydia.senn — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:10:17 -0700

The City of Alpharetta and the Atlanta Hawks are offering a free basketball clinic for boys and girls ages seven to 14 years. The clinic will be held at the Alpharetta Community Center on Wednesday, July 9 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required, and a minimum of 50 participants must be registered in order for the event to be held.

To register or for more information, please contact William Weathers of the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department by calling (678) 297-6173 or via email to wweathers@alpharetta.ga.us.

School Officials Meet with JC Citizens

lydia.senn — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:02:56 -0700

Each month members of the Fulton County Board of Education host informative meetings within their districts to allow parents and citizens to ask questions and express concerns. On Wednesday Ashley Widener, district five representative, and Fulton County Superintendent, Dr. Cindy Loe met with parents in Johns Creek to discuss upcoming curriculum changes, as well as school budget items.

Kangaroos Hop through Georgia Foothills

lydia.senn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:36:16 -0700

Originally published March, 14, 2008.

Mobs of kangaroos are sunning themselves on a cool day. Others are lying under great oaks and eucalyptus trees, pensive, doing what kangaroos do. And then a pack hops by, faster than a jackrabbit.

Glancing across the landscape of these foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one would expect to hear a Foster’s lager pop open or someone mutter “g’day mate.” One has to do a double-take to make sure they haven’t traveled half a world away to the Land Down Under.